Comments on: Non-standard Saab interiors http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html Saab 9-1, 9-3, 9-4x, 9-5, 9-7x News Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:34:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Golfhunter http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56330 Golfhunter Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:21:39 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56330 Another amazing Saab 900 interior quite modified :-) http://www.garaget.org/?car=6679&image=87148 Another amazing Saab 900 interior quite modified :-)

http://www.garaget.org/?car=6679&image=87148

]]> By: PGAero http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56165 PGAero Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:01:20 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56165 Good call tksaab. All too often I see cars with loads of money installed in the form of body kits, interior extras, wheels, suspension, etc... but they look like they never get a good scrubbing. I just don't get it. For me, less is more when it comes to aesthetic changes. ~P '93 9000 Aero bone-stock except the '98 CSE wheels. (The original two-tone wheels where painted over by the original owner... dang. Those wheels are still waiting to be refinished though... if I ever get the time.) Good call tksaab. All too often I see cars with loads of money installed in the form of body kits, interior extras, wheels, suspension, etc… but they look like they never get a good scrubbing. I just don’t get it.

For me, less is more when it comes to aesthetic changes.

~P
’93 9000 Aero bone-stock except the ’98 CSE wheels. (The original two-tone wheels where painted over by the original owner… dang. Those wheels are still waiting to be refinished though… if I ever get the time.)

]]> By: tksaab http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56154 tksaab Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:28:11 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56154 Customized cars are fine, but the line between tastefully done and "RICE" is very fine and easy to cross. I've modded a few cars in the past and it's an addictive hobby. It takes a lot of time and effort...and sometimes you get so hung up in how you're going to do your next install, you forget to take a step back and see if your car is taking a turn for the worse. Also....tasteful, subtle mods are fine, but please don't neglect your weekly detailing chores! A well detailed vehicle is a foolproof way to make your car look better.....with or without tasteful mods. Customized cars are fine, but the line between tastefully done and “RICE” is very fine and easy to cross. I’ve modded a few cars in the past and it’s an addictive hobby. It takes a lot of time and effort…and sometimes you get so hung up in how you’re going to do your next install, you forget to take a step back and see if your car is taking a turn for the worse.

Also….tasteful, subtle mods are fine, but please don’t neglect your weekly detailing chores! A well detailed vehicle is a foolproof way to make your car look better…..with or without tasteful mods.

]]> By: Tompa http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56153 Tompa Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:20:42 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56153 When it comes to leather upholstery in your car.. Do NOT buy a new one from our Saab dealer unless you consider you car as a show car or if you have unlimited funds. Instead turn to your saddler for a custom fit upholstery. It´s way cheaper than your dealer or a tuning company. And if you want it real cheap (but totaly ok) then turn to a saddlers school. They love a challenge. I asked a local saddlers school where I live to have my, at the time, Opel Astras steering wheel fitted with leather, custom thumbgrips etc.. Price? Ca 20 dollars including material......!!! Mechanics? Atleast in Sweden any shop school will fix your car for the price of the material + help with coffee money. If they have time to spare and the same goes for you that is. As for tuning.. Had my own company. Dissolved it because I hate all these mostly pimped out Hondas, Toyotas, Volvos and BMW´s.. Why have a company like that at all feeling like that for the business? To make a couple of bucks I guess. ;-) Tompa When it comes to leather upholstery in your car.. Do NOT buy a new one from our Saab dealer unless you consider you car as a show car or if you have unlimited funds. Instead turn to your saddler for a custom fit upholstery. It´s way cheaper than your dealer or a tuning company. And if you want it real cheap (but totaly ok) then turn to a saddlers school. They love a challenge. I asked a local saddlers school where I live to have my, at the time, Opel Astras steering wheel fitted with leather, custom thumbgrips etc.. Price? Ca 20 dollars including material……!!!
Mechanics? Atleast in Sweden any shop school will fix your car for the price of the material + help with coffee money. If they have time to spare and the same goes for you that is.

As for tuning.. Had my own company. Dissolved it because I hate all these mostly pimped out Hondas, Toyotas, Volvos and BMW´s.. Why have a company like that at all feeling like that for the business? To make a couple of bucks I guess.

;-)

Tompa

]]> By: IronJoe http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56152 IronJoe Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:14:26 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56152 Custom interiors are tough - it can get out of hand in a heartbeat. I've treaded lightly with my convertible - Saab sport & rallye leather steering wheel, saab leather shift knob & boot, etc. But I recently purchased a set of Corbeau black & grey microsuede sport seats, and will be working on customizing the interior more. New black carpet, grey door panels will be dyed black, door inserts in grey microsuede, etc. Not sure what to do about the back seats - either re-upholster to match the fronts, or delete the rear seats entirely and carpet over. Tough to choose! Custom interiors are tough – it can get out of hand in a heartbeat. I’ve treaded lightly with my convertible – Saab sport & rallye leather steering wheel, saab leather shift knob & boot, etc.

But I recently purchased a set of Corbeau black & grey microsuede sport seats, and will be working on customizing the interior more. New black carpet, grey door panels will be dyed black, door inserts in grey microsuede, etc.

Not sure what to do about the back seats – either re-upholster to match the fronts, or delete the rear seats entirely and carpet over. Tough to choose!

]]> By: Eduard http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56150 Eduard Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:53:17 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56150 I always loved the Aero wheels, with that two tone, its a little too dark compared to the OEM ones, but I think they look amazing. The last owner chromed the wheels and you can't imagine how badly were the wheels(peeling) and the job should be done to remove the chrome. cheers I always loved the Aero wheels, with that two tone, its a little too dark compared to the OEM ones, but I think they look amazing.

The last owner chromed the wheels and you can’t imagine how badly were the wheels(peeling) and the job should be done to remove the chrome.

cheers

]]> By: eggsngrits http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56144 eggsngrits Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:47:47 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56144 Andy: The only thing that makes sense for interior resto is DIY. I'll spend another winter rehabing the C900 seats this year. I'm thinking of new leather, which will cost a ton, but I'll be much happier! Andy: The only thing that makes sense for interior resto is DIY. I’ll spend another winter rehabing the C900 seats this year. I’m thinking of new leather, which will cost a ton, but I’ll be much happier!

]]> By: Andy Rupert http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56142 Andy Rupert Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:44:32 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56142 I like custom interiors just as long as they come in plaid. :) The second picture made me jump. I wasn't expecting such an bright color combination. As to the "parchment" interior in that convertible, I'm not sure. It does look nice. But can you imagine trying to keep it clean? Yikes! When I still had the XJS, I inquired about replacing the webbing and leather skin on the driver's seat. Just to get the webbing done was $400 and it would have been double that or more to get the leather professionally replaced. Is it worth it? That's the question. I like custom interiors just as long as they come in plaid. :)

The second picture made me jump. I wasn’t expecting such an bright color combination. As to the “parchment” interior in that convertible, I’m not sure. It does look nice. But can you imagine trying to keep it clean? Yikes!

When I still had the XJS, I inquired about replacing the webbing and leather skin on the driver’s seat. Just to get the webbing done was $400 and it would have been double that or more to get the leather professionally replaced. Is it worth it? That’s the question.

]]> By: eggsngrits http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56131 eggsngrits Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:25:22 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56131 Swade: I like that one. Jeff (not Golf): LOL! For those of us who like cigarette ash, is that so wrong? Jeff (Golfhunter): Erik Nigren is absolutely a master. Yes! Eduard: I like that Saab. If I had a green one, I'd do something similar -- not with the wheels, though. Detroit: My words exactly. Swade: I like that one.

Jeff (not Golf): LOL! For those of us who like cigarette ash, is that so wrong?

Jeff (Golfhunter): Erik Nigren is absolutely a master. Yes!

Eduard: I like that Saab. If I had a green one, I’d do something similar — not with the wheels, though.

Detroit: My words exactly.

]]> By: detroitsaab93 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/11/non-standard-saab-interiors.html#comment-56130 detroitsaab93 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:08:31 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=10029#comment-56130 I like them but only if they are done right and not garish. I like my modifications to look like they belong. Subtle is the key for me. I like them but only if they are done right and not garish. I like my modifications to look like they belong. Subtle is the key for me.

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